5.27.2008

5.20.2008

BK's finest does not begin and end with Lil' Kim and Coney Island hot dogs. We recently discovered FROSTED MOON, and fell in love! This smart boutique carries the perfect gift for a housewarming, birthday, or bachelorette party! It's the perfect one-stop shop for gifting, or buying yourself something that will make you and others smile. They specialize in the everyday luxuries that you might not need, but won't want to live without!

FROSTED MOON88 S Portland AveBrooklyn, NY 11217(718) 858-3161

Ada - The Owner

Frosted Moon sells original gifts for any occasion like this kitschy pottery set.

If you're scent-obsessed like me, the Voluspa Collection will be your new best friend. Even the box is gorgeous.

Frosted Moon hasn't forgotten about the fellas. A good flask will last for years!

The space is not huge, but the selections are tastefully edited.

Late for a kiddie-party? Frosted Moon will help you keep the tykes happy.

Need a card? Come with a sense of humor. These are cute and perfect.

I already told ya'll about these Abas Clutch Wallets - LOVE!

And if you're looking for a way to switch it up, Ada's got that too...

The next time you're in BK - make a stop at FROSTED MOON! Tell the owner you saw her on The B-Life! This is definitely a b-loved spot worth visiting.

5.14.2008

Not that I'm a huge Syesha Mercado fan, but come on! They did her waaaay dirty on last night's episode ofAmerican Idol. The three remaining contestants were allowed to sing 3 songs: 1) a song choosen by Randy, Paula, or Simon, 2) a song of their choice, and 3) a song choosen by the show's producers.

Let's ignore David Archuleta for once and get down to the nitty gritty. Did anyone else find it strange that the producers thought Syesha Mercado would sound best singing "Hit Me Up" - a song originally sang by Gia Farrell (who?) from the Happy Feet soundtrack? Meanwhile, the producers elected for David Cook to close the show with a Diane Warren instant classic "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing", immortalized by Aerosmith from the film Armegeddon. Did I mention that David was given a 16-piece string orchestra to back him? Something seems a little unbalanced...am I tripping? D.Cook is my fave, but really AI, you don't have to hand it to him. Let him earn it!

5.13.2008

Sample sales are popping up all over NYC. Jessie said it best - "I'm so excited....I'm so excited..." And yes, "I'm so scared" cause these sales can get you into the type of trouble that feels so good! Nonetheless, who doesn't love a deal?!?

Take a look at a few designers gracious enough to attach a beyond-red-tag clearance price to their merchandise, as modeled by your favorite celebs:

5.12.2008

Last week my boy sent me this article in Men's Health about the "20 Worst Foods In America" because he knows we're trying to get bikini-ready for the travel season. (Good looking out D!) Obviously, I was compelled to share this one, just in case you missed for for yourself. Check out a few of the items that topped the list:

"You have to be vigorous. That's the only way you are going to get it because everybody has dreams and everybody has goals, but the only people who achieve them are the ones that go after it and don't take no for an answer."~ Nick Cannon

5.10.2008

What: Emancipation 2.0 - The Graduation Of All Graduation Parties!When: Saturday May 10th - 10PWhere: 215 W 28th Street, b/w 7th & 8th Avenue Why: "It's that time of year again... Please join us as we celebrate the success of the newest graduates of some of the top schools from across the country. Among them will be grads from NYU, Columbia University, Dartmouth, Harvard, U-Penn, Kellogg, etc. A portion of proceeds will go to a several nonprofits focused on education."Plus, music by: M a r y M a c

5.08.2008

No, they're not Brandy's braid (circa Thea), Dawn's french braids from The Babysitters Club, or even Beyonce's braid from the "Bugaboo" era. But it might be time to invite your girlfriends over for a sleepover to play in each other's hair, and score the hottest summer hair trend! Yes, BRAIDS I must admit, I'm totally loving this one. Quick, pretty, and bohemian. Plus, sometimes the messier the better! You can't lose.

BRAID TREND:

Milkmaid

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Side Frenchie

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Side Dookie

(I know ya'll thought this was crazy... but on second look, it's kinda cute! Modifications required.)

5.07.2008

As promised...a few more pictures. I meant it last week. Jazz Fest is just might be the perfect time to visit New Orleans. Plenty food, music, and good times to be had!On Friday we rocked in the rain with Stevie Wonder (truly - check the clip) & Sunday we sang along to ALL of Maze's hit songs like true "Southern Girls".

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